Nobel Mendy to Rangers deal OFF as ‘failure to reach agreement' with Real Betis puts Russell Martin back to square one
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RANGERS' long-awaited transfer for Real Betis' Nobel Mendy is reportedly OFF as talks 'came to a standstill'.
The centre-back has been linked with a move to Glasgow for some time, at points looking like a multi-million pound deal was all but done.
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Rangers talks with Real Betis for Nobel Mendy have reportedly broken down
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But now, French outlet Foot Mercato has said: "The Scottish club and Real Betis have failed to reach an agreement, leaving the 21-year-old Senegalese defender waiting.
"The player remains in Spain for now."
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